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| Company Name: | NorthStar Recruitment | |||||
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| Industry Sectors | Civils Structural Engineering Construction Professional & Management | |||||
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| Job Title | Design Project Manager - Highways | |||||
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| Job Ref | DpMng01 | |||||
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| Salary | £35000 - £60000 per annum + BENEFITS | |||||
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| Position Type | Permanent | |||||
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| Country | United Kingdom | |||||
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| Region | England | |||||
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| County | Leicestershire | |||||
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| Town | Leicester | |||||
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| Design Project Manager - Highways Uk Description: The Highways office has 60+ staff who are supported by my clients extensive in-house Environmental and Geotechnical resource from within the Group. My Client is currently working as Designer to Contractor Laing O'Rourke on the ECI contract A453 M1 Junction 24 - Nottingham, value £87m, for the Highways Agency. This is a prestigious contract for my client which in conjunction with their ECI experience on the A1 Morpeth to Felton improvement, value £85m, again as Designer to Laing O'Rourke, paves the way for other major highway opportunities in both England and Wales. The Design Project Manager position relates to the A453 commission which is programmed for Draft Orders November 2007, Public Inquiry September 2008 with completion of construction December 2011. The role on this project is therefore for a period of up to 4 years, but within this period and beyond to assist in the winning of and ultimately the management of similar major highway projects for both Government and Local Authorities. My Client is therefore looking for a chartered highway engineer with significant experience in the management and coordination of the design of major highway schemes. My Client will negotiate a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package for the right candidate. My Client has other highway positions available within the Highway office from Highway Team Leader to Senior Engineer and would welcome sight of your cv if you wish to send it. Role: Primary Duties oMain point of contact with Client Project Manager. oTo undertake work of a technical nature that falls within own ability and competence oBudgetary and financial control oProduce effective written reports oTo actively pursue professional training and development and motivate and encourage the professional development of others oEstablish effective working relationship with clients and supply chain oFoster good relationships with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company oAssist in business development, preparation of expression of interest and tenders. oFoster development and ensure good working relationship of project team members Typical Activities oProvide the team with guidance on best methods and practices to meet technical and project requirements oPrepare and maintain Project Quality Plan. oTechnical audit of work undertaken by design team. oResponsible for accuracy of estimated scheme cost and ensure project Risk Register is regularly reviewed. oOverall management of statutory process and production of contract documentation. oTo agree and monitor staffing requirements including co-ordination and management of supply chain needs oAttend all meetings as required oAssist in the selection and interview of staff. oComply with company management systems. oTo ensure relevant Health and Safety and other regulations are implemented oTo undertake risk assessments for staff undertaking job related activities; ensure these are recorded and reviewed annually. Work Environment: oThe job is office based but will require visits to clients and site as required. Skills: oComputer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite oGood communication and written skills. oExperience of MX Professional and Autocad an advantage oMS Projects preferred. Qualifications: oDegree in Civil Engineering. Chartered Civil Engineer. oManagement of design of major highway projects for UK Government Departments. oA thorough knowledge of the Statutory Process (including Orders), Specification and DMRB standards is a prerequisite. oKnowledge of the Highways Agency procurement strategy an advantage oExperience of highway design and build schemes an advantage oExperience of environmentally sensitive schemes an advantage oExperience of public consultation and public inquiry an advantage oComprehensive knowledge of Management Systems Benefits: o1.5 x Overtime o£4,600 Car Allowance or Company Car oWithout the option of the car add £1000 cash top-up on salary oPension % oDeath in service 4x annual salary oDiscretionary yearly bonus o25 days holiday oGroup personal accident insurance oMembership Fees paid o37.5 hour working week oPrivate medical insurance (negotiable) oBusiness mileage rate paid monthly Apply Now To... Emma.hallworth@northstar-recruitment.com 0161 839 3394 | ||